What should I order at Buckleys Small Plates?
Buckleys Small Plates
Scallops
Recommended multiple times and described as excellent quality seafood; one review specifically singled them out as a highlight, and another gave them a special mention.
Sea Bass
Praised as superb in a review that highlighted the small plates as very good portions and great quality.
Korean Chicken
Called superb by a reviewer who said the small plates were excellent and that this dish stood out.
Butternut Squash Salad
Recommended because it was so good the diners ordered it twice, showing it was one of the standout dishes.
Goats Cheese Dish With Onions
Highlighted as one of the meal’s best dishes in a review that praised several menu items as sublime.
Cauliflower
Mentioned positively in a tapas-style meal and described as part of a very tasty and varied selection.
Pulled Pork Mac And Cheese Croquettes
Listed among the highlights of an especially strong meal, with the reviewer calling it one of the standout dishes.
Beef Stew
Received a special mention as a memorable dish in a review praising the food and overall dining experience.
Fried Prawns
Specifically highly recommended by a seafood lover who said the tapas dishes were amazing quality.
Mussels
Also highly recommended in the seafood-focused review, praised as part of the excellent tapas selection.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:30 to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 8 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Buckleys Small Plates
Buckleys Small Plates is a restaurant in Gourock, Scotland that serves tapas and small plates. Reviewers consistently praise the food quality, generous portions, and the variety of dishes, including seafood, steak sharing platters, and cauliflower. The restaurant is also noted for friendly, attentive service, a cosy atmosphere, and a good selection of wine, cocktails, beer, and coffee. It is open for lunch and dinner, and accepts reservations.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Buckleys Small Plates known for?
It is best known for tapas-style small plates that are often bigger than expected, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting the scallops, mussels, fried prawns, and steak sharing platter. People also mention that the menu stays fresh and that the food quality is consistently high for Gourock.
What dishes are most recommended at Buckleys Small Plates?
Reviewers most often recommend scallops, mussels, fried prawns, sea bass, Korean chicken, cauliflower, and the steak sharing platter. Other specific dishes called out include beef stew, crispy chicken, sliders, and Cajun fries, with comments that the portions are generous and well presented.
What is the atmosphere like at Buckleys Small Plates?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, casual, romantic, and trendy, with a nicely decorated dining room and a bar onsite. It seems to suit groups, couples, and solo diners, since reviews mention family meals, birthday dinners, and nights of drinks and socialising.
Is Buckleys Small Plates good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is £20 to £30, and reviewers often say the restaurant is good value because the portions are substantial and the food quality is excellent. Several comments note that even the small plates can be quite large, so the meal feels worth the cost.
Do you need a reservation at Buckleys Small Plates?
Yes, reservations are recommended and the restaurant can be very busy, with one review noting staff squeezed in walk-ins even when it was packed. If you want an easier visit, lunchtime can be a good time, since one reviewer found it open for lunch and treated it as a lucky find.
Is parking available at Buckleys Small Plates?
Yes. Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
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